Twinkle Twinkle Little Star
Noelle & John Lyrics


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Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are!
Up above the world so high
Like a diamond in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are!

When the blazing sun is gone
When he nothing shines upon
Then you show your little light
Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are!

Then the traveller in the dark
Thanks you for your tiny spark
He could not see where to go
If you did not twinkle so
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are!

In the dark blue sky you keep
And often through my curtains peep
For you never shut your eye
Till the sun is in the sky
Twinkle, twinkle, little star
How I wonder what you are!

'Tis your bright and tiny spark
Lights the traveller in the dark




Though I know not what you are
Twinkle, twinkle, little star

Overall Meaning

The beloved nursery rhyme "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" is a song that many of us are familiar with. The lyrics speak of admiration for the twinkling star and the questions that arise from wondering what it is. The song begins by highlighting the star's brilliance and how it lights up the night sky, comparing it to a diamond. The wonder in the singer's voice is palpable as they express how fascinated they are by the star and how they would love to know what it is. The lyrics continue to talk about how the star still shines even when the sun is gone, guiding travelers in the dark. The next verse continues with the theme of appreciation for the star's light and how it helps people see where they're going.


The latter part of the song mentions how the star is always shining, even when it peeks through the singer's curtains, and how it never closes its eyes until the sun rises. The final line of the song talks about the star's ability to light the way for travelers, even though we do not understand what it is. Overall, the lyrics of "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star" are a great way to convey curiosity, admiration, and appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the natural world.


Line by Line Meaning

Twinkle, twinkle, little star
The singer is marveling at the beauty of the star.


How I wonder what you are!
The singer is questioning the nature of the star and wishes to know more.


Up above the world so high
The star is located high in the sky, beyond the atmosphere of the earth.


Like a diamond in the sky
The star looks like a precious gem due to its brightness and clear visibility.


When the blazing sun is gone
The star can be seen after the sun has set and its brightness no longer overwhelms other celestial bodies.


When he nothing shines upon
The star remains visible in the absence of direct sunlight or other sources of illumination.


Then you show your little light
In the darkness of night, the star emits a small but striking glow.


Twinkle, twinkle, all the night
The star sparkles constantly throughout the night, giving the effect of twinkling.


Then the traveller in the dark
A traveler moving through the darkness can rely on the light of the star to guide them or keep them company.


Thanks you for your tiny spark
The artist is expressing gratitude for the star's helpfulness in the dark.


He could not see where to go
The traveler's journey would be more difficult without the light of the star to guide them.


If you did not twinkle so
The star's brightness and visibility is essential to providing assistance to the traveler.


In the dark blue sky you keep
The star remains visible even in the deepest darkness of the night sky.


And often through my curtains peep
The singer's curtains do not fully block out the light of the star, resulting in it sometimes shining into their room.


For you never shut your eye
The star emits light constantly and does not seem to 'sleep' or shut off like other sources of light.


Till the sun is in the sky
The star may fade from view once the sun has risen and its light outshines that of the star.


'Tis your bright and tiny spark
The artist is acknowledging the star's small size, yet distinctly noticeable light.


Lights the traveller in the dark
The star's light provides guidance and comfort to travelers navigating in darkness.


Though I know not what you are
The singer remains curious and uncertain about the nature of the star, despite its helpfulness and beauty.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Capitol CMG Publishing, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jane Taylor, Mark Egan, Mark Solomon

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